In depth comparison and review of Sony WH-1000XM2 and Audio-Technica ATH M50xBT2. Compare design, audio features, functions and other important specifications to easily choose the right headphones for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the headphones that will best fit your needs.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Sony WH-1000XM2 | Audio-Technica ATH M50xBT2 |
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| Product Type | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack | |
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| Series | - | M-Series | |
| Weight | 275 g | 307 g | Sony WH-1000XM2 are lighter than Sony WH-1000XM2 headphones. |
| Colour | Gold | Black | Black | |
| Recommended Use | Portable electronics | Portable electronics | |
| Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | 10 m | 10 m | The maximum operating distance of both headphones is the same. |
| High-Resolution Audio | Yes | - |
| SOUND QUALITY | Sony WH-1000XM2 | Audio-Technica ATH M50xBT2 |
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| Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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| Headphones Technology | Dynamic | Dynamic | |
| Ear Cups Type | Closed | Closed | |
| Adjustable Headband | - | Yes | |
| Foldable | Yes | Yes | Both headphones can be folded. |
| Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless, wired | |
| Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.1 | Bluetooth 5.0 | Audio-Technica ATH M50xBT2 have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Sony WH-1000XM2. |
| Bluetooth Profiles | Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) | Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) | |
| Bluetooth Audio Codec | SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD, LDAC | SBC, AAC, LDAC | |
| Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | - | Sony WH-1000XM2 are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
| Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
| Sound Effects | Digital Sound Enhancement Engine HX (DSEE HX), S-Master HX | - | |
| Frequency Response | 4 - 40000 Hz | 15 - 28000 Hz | Sony WH-1000XM2 offer a larger frequency range than Audio-Technica ATH M50xBT2. |
| Sensitivity | 103 dB/mW | 99 dB/mW | Sony WH-1000XM2 have higher sensitivity than Audio-Technica ATH M50xBT2. |
| Impedance | 46 Ohm | 38 Ohm | |
| Diaphragm | Aluminium coated LCP - 40 mm | 45 mm | Audio-Technica ATH M50xBT2 have a thicker diaphragm than Sony WH-1000XM2. |
| Magnet Material | Neodymium | - | |
| Features | - | MultiPoint Technology, Low Latency Mode, Google Fast Pair |
| MICROPHONE | Sony WH-1000XM2 | Audio-Technica ATH M50xBT2 |
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| Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in | |
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| Microphone Technology | Electret condenser | - | |
| Microphone Operation Mode | Omni-directional | Omni-directional, beamforming | |
| Frequency Response | 50 - 8000 Hz | 85 - 15000 Hz | Audio-Technica ATH M50xBT2 offer a larger microphone frequency range than Sony WH-1000XM2. |
| Audio Input Details | - 50 - 8000 Hz | - | |
| Sensitivity | - | -38 dBV/Pascal | |
| Microphones Included | - | 2 |
| REMOTE CONTROL | Sony WH-1000XM2 | Audio-Technica ATH M50xBT2 |
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| Controls | Volume, noise-cancellation suspend button | Mute, volume, power on/off, status indicator, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, voice assistant |
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| CABLE | Sony WH-1000XM2 | Audio-Technica ATH M50xBT2 |
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| Cable Type | Headphones cable - detachable - OFC - L shaped - 1.5 m Micro-USB cable - 50 cm |
Headphones cable - detachable - L shaped - 1.2 m USB-C charge cable - detachable - 30 cm |
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| Cable Length | 1.5 m | 1.2 m | |
| Detachable Cable | Yes | Yes | |
| Plated Connector | Gold | Gold |
| FEATURES | Sony WH-1000XM2 | Audio-Technica ATH M50xBT2 |
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| Features | - | Fast charge | |
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| Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible | - | Yes | |
| Intelligent Assistant | Google Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant, Alexa built-in | |
| Additional Functions | - | Amplifier |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Sony WH-1000XM2 | Audio-Technica ATH M50xBT2 |
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| Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion | Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer | |
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| Battery Life | 38 hour(s) | 50 hour(s) | Audio-Technica ATH M50xBT2 lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony WH-1000XM2. |
| Battery Life Details | Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 30 hours Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 38 hours Standby (noise cancelling ON): up to 40 hours Standby (noise cancelling OFF): up to 200 hours |
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| Standby Time | 200 hours | - | |
| Charging Time | 4 hour(s) | 3.5 hour(s) | Audio-Technica ATH M50xBT2 recharge faster than Sony WH-1000XM2. |
| WIRELESS LINK | Sony WH-1000XM2 | Audio-Technica ATH M50xBT2 |
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| Transmission Range | 10 m | - | |
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| Radio Transmitter Power | - | 5.1 mW | |
| Radio Frequency Range | 2.4 - 2.4835GHz | - |
| CONNECTIONS | Sony WH-1000XM2 | Audio-Technica ATH M50xBT2 |
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| Connector Type | Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) USB (power only) (5 pin Micro-USB Type B (power only)) |
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) |
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| OTHERS | Sony WH-1000XM2 | Audio-Technica ATH M50xBT2 |
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| Included Accessories | Carrying pouch, airplane adapter | Protective pouch, USB-C charging cable | |
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| Compatibility | iPhone, iPod, Android phone | iPhone, Android phone, Android tablet | |
| Compliant Standards | - | RSS-102, FCC Part 15, CAN ICES-3(B)/NMB3(B) |
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